Android M features that Google borrowed from Apple's iOS

posted by Peter K.
Jun 12, 2015, 2:32 AM

With Google and Apple already having released the developer previews of their upcoming software products, it is, naturally, time to put them against each other and compare them, just like we will do once the final releases are out. Google's I/O 2015 gave us a pretty extensive sneak peek at the features that Android M will introduce later this year; meanwhile, Cupertino showed us some of the additions that will arrive with iOS 9...

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Taracat, but that's just it... Many things that Apple gets accused of stealing were also on apps in the App Store, or on Cydia before android hit icecream sandwich. Hope you see my point.
I mean look at widgets - android fans were clamping to those 2 years ago like there's no way to get things done at all on a phone unless u got widgets. But they got the idea from windows, and windows got widgets idea from Mac (apples OS). So can I say that android got their glorious widgets from Apple?

posted on Jun 12, 2015, 3:22 AM 2

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I don't disagree. Well, yes. Android got widgets from Post-Its back in '77
I think this is an extension of Macs vs PCs. Apple can make good stuff. It's the cult of followers they inspire that forms counter cults and fanboi sites can make nice ad serving flame wars.
Which can be fun :)

posted on Jun 12, 2015, 11:24 AM 0

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There are over a billion Android users on the planet. Apple users are in the minority. Its time to stop being so sensitive about it. Very few Apple users even frequent this site. Most of those "users" are actually trolls that add nothing to the conversation. The flame wars will always exist, but Android is no a longer a victim.

posted on Jun 12, 2015, 3:30 AM 2

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posted on Jun 12, 2015, 3:50 AM 3

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Yes, the iPhone goes into deep sleep when it is idle for a while. Stuff like wake locks haven't ever really been an issue with iOS. I can leave my 6 Plus on and sitting for a week and when I pick it up, it still has plenty of charge. I do the same thing to my Moto Maxx, and it is dead.

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posted on Jun 12, 2015, 8:36 AM 0

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You can still feel icky. It isn't that superb compared to some competitors out there. It is comparable, but doesn't always best it. The standby endurance is unbelievable. I went to sleep with 70% last night and woke up to 72%. It has been like that ever since I can remember. I've only owned 3 Apple devices out of more than 20 others, but it is superior in that regard. I remember the same results out of my iPhone 3GS.

posted on Jun 13, 2015, 12:30 PM 1

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I think standby endurance is still an important aspect of a phone's battery life. I don't use my phone while I'm in classes, so I always expect my battery not to drain while I'm doing nothing. That's why I never bought Nexus devices. They have pretty bad battery life.
Apple does a nice job with optimization, I have to say.

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posted on Jun 12, 2015, 6:15 AM 0

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Apple and Android copy each other. Both OS deliver great performance and smoothness. You might like one or another depending on what you prefer and customization level. Both have there pro's and con's, but its up to you whether one is fit for your needs.

posted on Jun 12, 2015, 6:48 AM 1

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posted on Jun 12, 2015, 8:29 AM 1

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PA again with news titles for Apple, IOS few days copy or many features of Android, Microsoft does and even Samsung and PA had the opportunity to demonstrate that Apple just copy their neighbors. But that will not happen PA defend the apple and I can not see how boring despite copy widget and Android wallpapers.

posted on Jun 12, 2015, 9:10 AM 0

Posts: 136; Member since: Jun 03, 2012

I came here to read the fanboy comments. You guys did not disappoint! Anyway, I have M on my Nexus 6 and standby battery life is AMAZING! It's up there with iOS now. Guys, they both borrow ideas. It's not a bad thing. It's good for us, as consumers, when Apple, Google or any other company comes up with something new and innovative. There are plenty of features Apple has taken from Android and vice versa, and that's a good thing. I don't know why you guys have to argue about it so much.

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